Clarence Lee ‘Tuffy’ Guthrie

Clarence Lee “Tuffy” Guthrie, 81, of La Monte, died on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on Jan. 16, 1931, in La Monte, a son of E.D. and Anna (Taylor) Guthrie.

On Feb. 23, 1958, at the La Monte United Methodist Church, he was united in marriage to Marilynn Rice, who survives of the home.

He owned and operated Guthrie’s Service Station in La Monte for 60 years (Sept. 1, 1950 to April 1, 2010). He enjoyed mowing, being outside and attending ballgames at the La Monte High School. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and being involved in family events, especially the annual family river picnic. He was a member of La Monte United Methodist Church and La Monte American Legion Post 520. He served his country honorably in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.